We are excited to announce that our new single, 'Coast Road', will be released on 12.22.17. It will be mixed by Grammy nominated musician Dave Douglas (Relient K/Attack Cat) at Danger House. Design by Eric M. Miller (Art House Kent).

Q: If you could have dinner with any musician or artist (living or dead), who would it be?

A: If I could choose anyone to have dinner with, I would choose to have dinner with Elvis Costello. He has an amazing knowledge of music and songwriting and I think we could have a lively discussion about a number of interesting topics. Two geeks talking for hours about songs, what could be better?

Q: How long have you been playing guitar? A: I have been playing guitar since freshman year of high school.

Q: What style of music do you find least inspiring?A: Opera.

Q: If you weren't in the Chestertons, what style of music would you play? A: I would put together an EDM band, with a heavy dose of tribal rhythms and droning tones. Some mix along the lines of Morcheeba, Portishead, and Explosions in the Sky. Either that or a country band.

A: About 20 years... I stopped counting! Guitar is my first and primary stringed instrument, but over the years I've spent a lot of time playing bass, too.

Q: What makes a song 'special' for you?

A: When something about the song -- the lyrics, the melody, the harmonies, the feel, the production -- resonates with me in a unique way. I can't articulate precisely why, as it varies from song to song and artist to artist, but some songs just vibrate with your soul…

In preparation for our upcoming EP Release Show on April 29th at CODA, we thought it would be fun to get to know a little bit more about each band member. For the next couple of weeks, we will be sharing a short Q&A with each member of the Chestertons.

Week One: Rob Wynne

Q: How long have you been playing drums?

A: I have been playing the drums for 19 years.

Q: What are some of your favorite songs?

A: I'm not sure I have any favorite songs but I am heavily influenced by Hillsong, Bethel and Elevation…

The band 'officially' formed in the fall of 2015 after Brian and I completed work on some demos and decided to really pursue making music again with dedication after a rather lengthy hiatus. Justin Hartman has always been a dear friend and someone who we've always turned to when recording and performing music because he is an outstanding musician and a thoughtful collaborator. Over the years he has been a part of almost every project we…

Songs are often very difficult to describe. Each listener hears and interprets a song in a very unique way. I am humbled and inspired by what the listener ‘hears’ and feels in my songs. Their interpretation is often so much more profound than anything I could have ever imagined when writing the song. Making a song ‘your own’ is the real power and beauty of art. It is also what motivates me to continue to write and pursue honest songwriting. I never approach the songwriting process with any agenda or topic…